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Webster 1913 Edition


Maturity

Ma-tu′ri-ty

,
Noun.
[L.
maturitas
: cf. F.
maturité
.]
1.
The state or quality of being mature; ripeness; full development;
as, the
maturity
of corn or of grass;
maturity
of judgment; the
maturity
of a plan.
2.
Arrival of the time fixed for payment; a becoming due; termination of the period a note, etc., has to run.

Webster 1828 Edition


Maturity

MATU'RITY


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maturity

maturity

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Noun

maturity (countable and uncountable, plural maturities)

  1. The state of being mature, ready or ripe
    Some foods and drinks, like wine, only reach their full taste at maturity, which literally comes at a price
  2. When bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin
    The entire tank of guppies was in their maturity and ready to mate.
    Some insect species reach sexual maturity well before their own bodily maturity
  3. (countable, finance) Date when payment is due
    The note was cashed at maturity.

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